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is a MK4 XR3i Cabrio Standard Rear Suspension the same as S2's Standard Rear Suspension?
just a question ive been asked as im breaking a cabby and i want to be 110%
cheeRS peeps
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just a question ive been asked as im breaking a cabby and i want to be 110%
cheeRS peeps
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The dampers and the springs are the same!
The springs will be in the same size/hight
I know, I have one
And as i could understand the question was not about rear anti roll bar
the cabby is stiff any way, because the lack of hard roof
it is stiffen up behind with the blue metal plate that is right behind the rear back seats
suspensions was going to this car:
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ended up on this one:
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the S2 and the xr3i is lower than the other mk4´s.
don´t remember how much lower
and the dampers and springs are all the same on MK4
one example is:
Burtonpower is selling a koni kit
Part No: KOSSK1
Description: KONI KIT MK3/4 ESCORT '83-90
Other Info: BASE MODELS -40mm/XR3i/TURBO -20mm
The springs will be in the same size/hight
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I know, I have one
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And as i could understand the question was not about rear anti roll bar
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the cabby is stiff any way, because the lack of hard roof
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it is stiffen up behind with the blue metal plate that is right behind the rear back seats
suspensions was going to this car:
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/alex_86/Utennavn2.jpg)
ended up on this one:
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/alex_86/CIMG2492.jpg)
the S2 and the xr3i is lower than the other mk4´s.
don´t remember how much lower
and the dampers and springs are all the same on MK4
one example is:
Burtonpower is selling a koni kit
Part No: KOSSK1
Description: KONI KIT MK3/4 ESCORT '83-90
Other Info: BASE MODELS -40mm/XR3i/TURBO -20mm
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Originally Posted by Alex_86
nope, xr3i and the S2 is the same hight
and when you change suspension you change the arb?![Surprised](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/bigcry.gif)
and when you change suspension you change the arb?
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Just admit you're wrong
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the cabby suspension arms wont have the ARB mounts for one.
u change them to when u change dampers and springs?
I haven't said that the cabby have rear ARB
I know it does not have on, I have a cabby, remember
u change them to when u change dampers and springs?
I haven't said that the cabby have rear ARB
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how can you change them? The mounts are welded onto the wishbones!
And an ANTI ROLL BAR is part of the rear suspension, S2's have them, cabby's don't, you are wrong
end of story
thankyou please
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And an ANTI ROLL BAR is part of the rear suspension, S2's have them, cabby's don't, you are wrong
end of story
thankyou please
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Since when is the shocks and springs the only parts of suspension???Diamonds asked about suspension in his origional question,not shocks/springs!!!!Micky
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Originally Posted by Micky
Originally Posted by Alex_86
haha, talking to u English men is difficult
Description: KONI KIT MK3/4 ESCORT '83-90
Other Info: BASE MODELS -40mm/XR3i/TURBO -20mm
Description: KONI KIT MK3/4 ESCORT '83-90
Other Info: BASE MODELS -40mm/XR3i/TURBO -20mm
Its a koni kit, as an example. there the springs: if you put in on the basic models it will lower it 40mm, if you put it on a xr3i and a S2 it lower it 20mm.. and whys does it lowers the xr3i and S2 the same?
Could it possible be because its the same hight?
So if you read it all and think a little you could see that the post have
got a little OT to the hight between xr3i and S2
so read then post!!!! Alex
and about the suspension , did think it was about the dampers and springs and not about the hole system
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ooooo what a bitchy thread this is turning into
Diamonds as far as it goes, im 99.9% sure the S2 springs sit the car lower compared to 3i springs.
The rear wishbones won't have the rear ARB mounts, and obvio the car doesn't have the ARB either.
Shocks im pretty sure are the same.
Alex_86, you'll find manufacturers around that make spring kits and list the differences in heigh it makes between a S2 and a 3i
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Diamonds as far as it goes, im 99.9% sure the S2 springs sit the car lower compared to 3i springs.
The rear wishbones won't have the rear ARB mounts, and obvio the car doesn't have the ARB either.
Shocks im pretty sure are the same.
Alex_86, you'll find manufacturers around that make spring kits and list the differences in heigh it makes between a S2 and a 3i
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hehe lol
SafeChav: I know you could find it in diffrent hights to the xr3i and the S2
the cabby dont have the ARb at all
thats right
if I got some time, i will stop at Ford after work tomorrow and ask
SafeChav: I know you could find it in diffrent hights to the xr3i and the S2
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if I got some time, i will stop at Ford after work tomorrow and ask
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Originally Posted by Alex_86
hehe lol
SafeChav: I know you could find it in diffrent hights to the xr3i and the S2
the cabby dont have the ARb at all
thats right
if I got some time, i will stop at Ford after work tomorrow and ask![Wink](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
SafeChav: I know you could find it in diffrent hights to the xr3i and the S2
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if I got some time, i will stop at Ford after work tomorrow and ask
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We need some original Ford sales brochures to look at the official ride height figures.
And you think the muppets at ford are going to know that! Wishful thinking if ever i heard it
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I done some research and it turns out that Alex is right on the xr3i and s2 being the same height. the mk3's were different though.
the mk4 xr3i and Rs turbo had the same ride height of 1349mm compared to the other models at 1369 mm.
the mk3 xr3i was 1380mm and the Rs turbo was 1349 mm and all other models 1380mm
the mk4 xr3i and Rs turbo had the same ride height of 1349mm compared to the other models at 1369 mm.
the mk3 xr3i was 1380mm and the Rs turbo was 1349 mm and all other models 1380mm
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Originally Posted by addiction
I done some research and it turns out that Alex is right on the xr3i and s2 being the same height. the mk3's were different though.
the mk4 xr3i and Rs turbo had the same ride height of 1349mm compared to the other models at 1369 mm.
the mk3 xr3i was 1380mm and the Rs turbo was 1349 mm and all other models 1380mm
the mk4 xr3i and Rs turbo had the same ride height of 1349mm compared to the other models at 1369 mm.
the mk3 xr3i was 1380mm and the Rs turbo was 1349 mm and all other models 1380mm
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Well im a Mk3 man so that is my defence, however poor it may be
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